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Chapter 19

Author: Spinel Jewel
last update Last Updated: 2022-12-08 22:41:32
Darren's POV

I woke up when my alarm clock was ringing. It was already eight in the morning. I remembered, I have to pick mom and my sisters at the airport at nine, so I hurriedly jumped out of bed and grabbed my towel. I was not expecting they would be coming here. Well, my family never missed my birthday ever since. Except for my dad, because he has been a busy person all his life.

After fifteen minutes of hot shower, I went out from the bathroom and got dressed in my polo shirt and blue jeans. Suddenly, I got a call from messenger. I know it's coming from my group mates because I set a different notification for them.

"Bubs, happy birthday!!!" everyone exclaimed in chorus.

"Thank you!"

All of them except Jeyah had joined the group call. I'm a little bit upset that she wasn't joining us. I had in mind, maybe she is still sleeping this time.

"Bubs, you looked so fresh!", Angela spoke.

"Uhm, I'll be going to the airport to pick mom and my sisters.", I responded casually.

"Oh I
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